Hereβs the full recipe for the creamy slow cooker chicken & pasta dish π
π§ Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken & Pasta
π Ingredients
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3β4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (raw)
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3 cups uncooked rigatoni (or penne)
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 cup chicken broth
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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Β½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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4 oz cream cheese (softened)
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3 cloves garlic (minced)
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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Β½ teaspoon paprika
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Salt & black pepper (to taste)
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1β2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
π₯£ Creamy Pour-Over Mixture
In a bowl whisk together:
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Heavy cream
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Chicken broth
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Cream cheese
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Garlic
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Italian seasoning
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Paprika
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Parmesan
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Olive oil
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Salt & pepper
Mix until smooth and creamy.
π©βπ³ Instructions
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Add pasta (uncooked) to the bottom of the slow cooker.
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Place raw chicken breasts on top of the pasta.
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Pour the creamy mixture evenly over everything.
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Cover and cook:
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LOW: 3β4 hours
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HIGH: 1Β½β2Β½ hours
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About 20 minutes before serving, stir gently and sprinkle mozzarella on top.
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Cover again until cheese melts.
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Garnish with parsley and serve.
π‘ Tips
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If pasta seems dry, add ΒΌβΒ½ cup warm broth near the end.
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You can shred the chicken before serving or leave whole.
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Add broccoli or spinach during the last 30 minutes for veggies.
If youβd like, I can also give you:
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A lighter version
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A dump-and-go 5 ingredient version
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A Cajun spicy version π₯